ground down one of the Ti scales for the thickness of the hidden lanyard loop. Success!
I also went to a bead store and bought a length of brass chain, a lobster claw and a couple of charms. It's fancy!
Yup, that's a wedge of swiss cheese, some grapes and a wine opener. I think the wine opener may go because it gets caught too easily.
I think I was premature shooting the glory shot. I'll shoot another one soon.